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Ministry of Electronics & IT
28 UIDAI-run Aadhaar Seva Kendras operational across the country
The Unique Identification Authority of India  has opened 28 Aadhaar Seva Kendras  as part of its plan to open 114 stand-alone Aadhaar Enrolments & Update Centres across the country. These are in addition to about 38,000 Aadhaar enrolment centers run by Banks, Post Offices and State Governments.
These ASKs which are open on all days of the week, have so far catered to over 3 Lakh residents of which a sizeable number are Divyang persons.
These centres have a capacity to handle up to 1,000 enrolments and update requests per day and are operational from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They are closed only on public holidays. UIDAI plans to set up 114 Aadhaar Seva Kendras in 53 cities across the country.
While Aadhaar enrolment is free, a nominal charge of Rs.50 is payable for updating details like adding mobile number to Aadhaar, updating address, etc.
The list of 28 Aadhaar Seva Kendras operational in different parts of the country is given below:
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S. No.
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City Name
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ASK Address
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1
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Agra
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Sanjay Place
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2
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Bengaluru
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Next to Pai Vista Convention Center, Near South End Circle
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3
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Bhopal
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Danish Nagar
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4
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Bhopal
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Maharana Pratap Nagar
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5
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Chandigarh
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Sector - 17A
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6
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Chennai
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Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Koyembedu
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7
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Dehradun
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Niranjanpur, GMS Road
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8
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Dehradun
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Race Course
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9
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Delhi
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Akshardham Metro Station Building
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10
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Delhi
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Inderlok Metro Mall
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11
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Delhi
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Mohan Cooperative Industrial Estate, Near Mohan Estate Metro Station
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12
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Dhanbad
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Univista Tower, Sector - I, Saraidhela, Near Big Bazar
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13
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Guwahati
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Lachit Nagar, Ulubari
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14
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Hisar
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Metropolis Mall, Delhi Road
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15
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Hubli
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Classic Enclave, Chitguppi Park, Behind Kotak Mahindra Bank, Club Road
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16
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Hyderabad
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Reliance Cyber Ville, Vittal Rao Nagar, Madhapur
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17
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Jaipur
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Orbit Mall, Ajmer Road, Civil Lines Metro Station
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18
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Kolkata
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Asyst Park, Sector-V, Bidhannagar
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19
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Lucknow
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Ratan Square, Vidhan Sabha Marg, Lalbagh
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20
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Mysuru
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CCK Complex, Kalidasa Road, Vijayanagar 1st Stage
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21
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Nagpur
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Bilquis Plaza, Passport Office Building, Sadiqabad, Mankapur
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22
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Patna
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Sai Tower, New Dak Bunglow Road, Near Hotel Utsav
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23
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Raipur
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Shyam Plaza, Pandri Bus Stand, Main Road, Pandri
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24
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Ranchi
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Estate Plaza, Behind Mangal Tower, Near Kantatoli Chowk, Kokar Road
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25
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Ranchi
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The Galaxia Mall, Near Piska Mor, Opp. Kali Mandir, Ratu Road
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26
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Shimla
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C.K. Mall, ISBT Tutikandi, Tutikandi
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27
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Silvassa
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Shradha Complex, Near HDFC Bank, Amli Industrial Area
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28
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Vijayawada
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Opp Municipal Water Tank, Labbipet
The Aadhaar Seva Kendra has an efficient token management system which guides residents to relevant stages of the enrolment/update process in a hassle-free manner.
As these centres are air-conditioned and designed with adequate seating capacity, residents who have been provided a token will not have to stand in queue.
Ministry of Defence
Foreign Service Attaches Visits Forward Areas of Eastern Army Command
Foreign Service Attache tour is conducted biennially for the Foreign service attaches of friendly foreign countries posted in respective Embassy in New Delhi, to familiarise them with the three arms of Indian Armed Forces with two days legs dedicated to Army, Navy and Air Force. This year the tour was conducted from 24 to 29 November 2019 in Eastern part of India encompassing visits to Vizag in Naval leg, Tezpur in Air Force leg and finally to Dinjan and Along in Army leg. As part of Army leg the delegation comprising of 29 officers from 26 nations visited the DAO DIVISION on 28 November 19.
The delegation on arrival was received and briefed by the General officer commanding DAO DIVISION which was followed by a visit to War Memorial and heritage musuem. The delegation also got an insight into the cultural diversity and terrain of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. A cultural program highlighting the cultural diversity of Assam was also organised for the delegation.
The foreign officers appreciated the rich history, culture and biodiversity of India and applauded the Indian Army efforts in maintaining the same.
Special Service and Features
India Tourism Kochi to organise International Yoga Day celebration
India Tourism Kochi under the Ministry of Tourism will organise the International Day of Yoga celebrations on June 21, 2023 at Thiruvananthapuram. The programme will be held at important tourist destinations to spread awareness about the benefits of yoga for health and wellness.The event will begin with a Yoga performance at 7 AM at Kerala Art and Craft Village, Thiruvananthapuram. Shri K S Srinivas, Principal Secretary, Government of Kerala will be the Chief Guest. Around 500 people including Yuva Tourism Club members of Kendriya Vidyalaya and NSS students from colleges, tourists will attend the event.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to singer Mukesh on his 100th birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered indelible mark on Indian music made by the singer Mukesh. Today is 100th birth anniversary of the maestro of melody.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Remembering the maestro of melody, Mukesh, on his 100th birth anniversary. His timeless songs evoke a wide range of emotions and have left an indelible mark on Indian music. His golden voice and soul-stirring renditions will continue to enchant generations."
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President stresses the importance of holistic, value-based education
Calls for a change in mindset, away from ‘marks-focussed education’
‘A guru-sishiya’ relationship is the most sacred:VP
VP pays respects to his teachers on the occasion of Guru Purnima
VP presents ‘Sanskar’ award to scholar, Shri Garikipati Narasimha Rao
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the importance of a holistic, value-based education for the overall development of children and in building a secure future for the nation. He called for shedding the mindset of ‘marks-focussed education’ and to look at education as ‘not mere letters and numbers, but as the learning of culture and values’.
Presenting ‘Sanskar’ award instituted by Aakriti, a cultural organization, to Shri Garikipati Narasimha Rao, eminent Telugu scholar and literary performer  in Hyderabad, the Vice President lauded Shri Garikipati for his literary contribution to the Telugu language and for his spiritual teachings.
Marking the occasion of Guru Purnima, Shri Naidu said that in the Indian tradition, ‘guru’ is given the highest regard, and that the relationship between a guru and a ‘sishiya’ is considered the most sacred. The Vice President added that gurus play an invaluable role in our lives and “more than just imparting knowledge, help in moulding character and shaping our future”.
The Vice President paid his respects to his teachers, recollecting their teachings and noting the immense impact they have had on his life. It is important to remember with gratitude one’s teachers who are “given the same status as parents and even God in Indian culture”.
Dr KV Ramanachary, Advisor to the Govt. of Telangana, CMD of FECCI, Shri Achyuta Jagadish Chandra, President of Aakriti, Shri Sudhakar Rao, literary personalities, artists and others were present.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on their martyrdom day
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on the day of their martyrdom.
“Remembering Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on the day of their martyrdom. India will never forget their courage and sacrifice”, the Prime Minister said.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 199.47 Cr
Over 3.78 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,39,073
20,038 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.48%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 4.30%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 199.47 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,62,39,248 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.78 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,10,122
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2nd Dose
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1,00,77,923
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Precaution Dose
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59,76,465
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,27,018
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2nd Dose
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1,76,48,924
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Precaution Dose
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1,13,40,481
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,78,17,085
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2nd Dose
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2,58,85,543
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,07,95,643
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2nd Dose
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4,99,66,327
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,88,05,216
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2nd Dose
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50,53,78,624
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Precaution Dose
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45,26,422
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,35,53,440
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2nd Dose
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19,44,40,660
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Precaution Dose
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32,84,723
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,73,48,903
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2nd Dose
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12,14,98,144
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Precaution Dose
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2,75,53,331
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Precaution Dose
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5,26,81,422
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Total
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1,99,47,34,994
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,39,073. Active cases now constitute 0.32% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.48%. 16,994 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,30,45,350.
20,038 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,50,820 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 86.86 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 4.30% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 4.44%.
Prime Minister's Office
PM reviews progress of converting Nitrogen plants to Oxygen Plants
Nitrogen generating plants to be converted to generate oxygen
This process is underway in 14 industries. More plants being identified
Further 37 Nitrogen plants have been also identified for conversion
This step will complement other measures to boost availability of Oxygen
Considering the requirement of medical oxygen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Government of India explored the feasibility of conversion of existing nitrogen plants to produce oxygen. Various such potential industries, wherein existing nitrogen plants may be spared for production of oxygen were identified.
The process of converting the existing Pressure Swing Absorption  nitrogen plants for production of oxygen was discussed. In the nitrogen plants Carbon Molecular Sieve  is used whereas Zeolite Molecular Sieve  is required for producing oxygen. Therefore, by replacing CMS with ZMS and carrying out few other changes such as oxygen analyzer, control panel system, flow valves etc. existing nitrogen plants can be modified to produce oxygen.
On deliberation with the industries, so far 14 industries have been identified where conversion of plants is under progress. Further 37 Nitrogen plants have been also identified with the help of industry associations.
A nitrogen plant modified for the production of oxygen can be either shifted to a nearby hospital or, in case it is not feasible to shift the plant, it can be used for on-site production of oxygen, which can be be transported to hospital through specialized vessels/cylinders.
Principal Secretary to PM, Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary, Secretary Road Transport & Highways & other senior officials participated in the meeting.
Ministry of Communications
Online licensing for use of Spectrum to conduct Experiments, Demonstrations, etc. now a reality
Department of Telecommunications expands Saral Sanchar Portal
Applications will be online, no physical interface necessary
Time bound processing: Deemed approval in certain cases
In an important initiative to encourage spectrum based applications and for experiment, demonstration and testing requirements, Department of Telecommunications , Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing  today launched the initiative to facilitate online licensing for use of Spectrum to conduct Experiments, Demonstrations, etc. The scope of existing Saral Sanchar Portal of DoT, on which application for Access Services, Internet Services and other licenses are being received, was expanded for receipt, processing and grant of licenses for spectrum to conduct experiment, demonstration, testing, manufacturing, etc. With this addition, nearly all the permissions required from the WPC Wing, which include permissions for equipment type approval, satellite licenses, amateur licenses, allocations by Standing Committee of Radio Frequency Allocation, etc. have become online.
Launching these online licenses for experiments, Secretary Telecom, Shri Anshu Prakash expressed hope that this would boost the ecosystem of design and applications in wireless technologies. The approval process will be faceless, transparent and also time bound. The said permissions in the form of licenses will include the clearances for possessing wireless equipment, import of necessary modules & subsystems and demonstration of R&D products. Hence separate permissions for related activities will not be required. All permissions are now bundled together.
The following are the key features:
 Self-declaration  for Indoor Experimentation , Indoor Demonstration and Manufacturing.
 Just One license including all the licensing requirements of the user – Use of Spectrum, Import of related products and sub- assemblies, demonstration, possession of wireless equipment etc.
 Deemed approval within 6 to 8 weeks from the date of application for all outdoor radiating licenses.
 The Spectrum is offered on “Non-interference and non- protection basis” and on “No commercial services”.
These measures would facilitate the Indian companies to strengthen R&D and manufacturing ecosystem and for creating Indian IPRs and Global solutions. This will also promote India as hub of wireless products and applications with potential of enhanced Indian contribution in global technology value chain.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
“Statistics Day” celebrated on 29th June, 2022
Theme: Data for Sustainable Development
In recognition to the notable contributions made by  Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning, the Government of India has been celebrating his birth Anniversary, on 29th June, as “Statistics Day”.
This year, the main event of the Statistics Day, 2022 was organized at New Delhi Municipal Council  Convention Centre, New Delhi, through physical-cum-virtual mode. It was also celebrated as a part of week-long celebration by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation , of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative of Government to commemorate the seventy fifth year of India’s independence. The Chief Guest of the event, Rao Inderjit Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State  of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation , Ministry of Planning and Minister of State of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, addressed the participants through virtual mode. Prof. Bimal Kumar Roy, Chairman, National Statistical Commission  and Dr. G. P. Samanta, Chief Statistician of India & Secretary, MoSPI also addressed the participants on the occasion. Prof. Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay, Director, Indian Statistical Institute addressed the participants through virtual mode. Senior officers of MoSPI, other central Ministries/Departments, representatives of UN organizations too participated in the event physically/virtually. Representatives of Directorates of Economics & Statistics in States/ UTs participated in the event virtually. The event was also live-streamed through social media handles of the Ministry.
During the event, winners of the National awards instituted by the Ministry were felicitated. This year, Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis National Award in Official Statistics, 2022 was jointly awarded to Shri Dilip Kumar Sinha, Deputy Director General, MoSPI and Dr. K. P. Suresh, Principal Scientist, National Institute of Veterinary, Epidemiology and Disease Informatics , Indian Council of Agricultural Research . Further, Prof. P.V. Sukhatme National Award for life time contribution in the field of statistics, 2022 was conferred upon Dr. Padam Singh, Former Member, National Statistical Commission. The winners of ‘On the Spot Essay Writing Competition, 2022’ were also felicitated in the event.
A brief presentation on the theme of Statistics Day, 2022 was made by MoSPI. Mr Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator to India and Dr Sanjay Kumar, National Programme Officer, UNFPA also addressed the participants on the theme of Statistics Day, 2022.
The Sustainable Development Goals-National Indicator Framework  Progress Report, 2022 was released during the event. Along with the report, the updated NIF 2022 and Data Snapshot on SDGs NIF Report 2022 were also released.
The publication “Youth in India 2022” was released during the event. The publication portrays overall status of youth through important statistical indicators of socio-economic relevance as derived data in the public domain of different Ministries/Departments/ Organizations.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian Cricket Team on winning Asia Cup
The Prime Minister,Shri Narendra Modi has applauded Team India on winning the Asia Cup.
Shri Modi posted on X :
"Well played Team India!
Congratulations on winning the Asia Cup. Our players have shown remarkable skill through the tournament"
Ministry of Education
IIT Kharagpur Researchers Develop ‘Zero Loss’ Process for Wet Municipal Solid Waste Management
Kolkata, July 31, 2019
A research team from IIT Kharagpur has adapted a process called Hydro Thermal Carbonization  for the Indian conditions which can effectively manage mixed Municipal Solid Waste  with high moisture content. Through the process most of the mixed MSW can be converted into biofuel, soil amendmentand absorbents.
This particular technology converts organic fraction of MSW intohydrochar by using a batch reactor. The moisture in the waste is used to the advantage of the process which uses water for the reaction. The process has increased the resource recovery yield to 50-65% of urban organic waste. The key to the success of the technology lies in designing proper industrial scale HTC reactor with improved heat integration system.
Another novelty of this technology is the zero waste scale is reached through this process. The biofuel generated as the recovered output is comparable to lignite coal thus significantly addressing the fossil fuel depletion issue and helping curb air pollution issues. The product can further be used as an absorbent to manage soil contamination.
The technology can be deployed by municipalities at various locations within a city thus ensuring easy management of logistics of waste. Thermal based Waste-to-Energy plants in India have a capacity to process 5,300 tons of garbage and produce 53.5 MW/day. There is a big market on waste treatment and this technology can serve well for the organic fraction of municipal solid waste.
Ministry of Finance
Government’s Borrowing Plan for Second Half  of FY 2021-22
The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has finalised its borrowing programme for the second half  of FY 2021-22.
Out of gross market borrowing of ₹12.05 lakh crore projected for FY 2021-22 in the Union Budget, ₹7.24 lakh crore  was planned to be borrowed in first half . The effective borrowing in H1 of FY 2021-22 was ₹7.02 lakh crore. The Government now plans to borrow the balance ₹5.03 lakh crore in second half year  of FY 2021-22. The H2 FY 2021-22 projection also factors requirements for release of balance amount to states on account of back-to-back loan facility in-lieu of GST compensation during the year.
Borrowing in H1 has been completed smoothly with weighted average yield at 6.19 % and weighted average maturity at 16.69 years. In H1, good demand for Government bonds was seen from all major investor segments and the yields have remained stable.
The Government’s H2 borrowing amounting to ₹5.03 lakh crore is likely to be conducted in 21 weekly tranches of ₹24,000/23,000 crore. Borrowing will be spread under 2, 5, 10, 14, 30 and 40 year-securities and Floating Rate Bonds . The share of borrowing under different maturities will be: 2 years: 4%; 5 years: 11.9 %; 10 year: 28.4 %; 14 year: 17.9 %; 30 year: 13.9 %; and 40 year: 15.1 %. Borrowing under Floating Rate Bonds will be 8.8 %. The Government will issue another Floating Rate Bond of 7-8 years, in addition to 13-year. Both will be issued on alternate basis.
Government will continue to carry out switching of securities to smoothen redemptions in coming years.
Weekly borrowing under Treasury Bills in Quarter 3 of FY 2021-22 is expected to be ₹20,000 crore with net borrowing of  ₹1.04 lakh crore during the quarter. There will be issuance of ₹10,000 crore under 91 DTBs, ₹3,000 crore under 182 DTBs; ₹7,000 crore under 364 DTBs during the quarter.
To take care of temporary mismatches in Government account, Reserve Bank of India has fixed the Ways and Mean Advance  limit for H2 at ₹50,000 crore.
More details may be seen in the detailed Press Releases available on the websites of Finance Ministry and the RBI.
For more details: pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1758660
Ministry of Power
‘Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjwal Bhavishya -Power @2047’ Programme at Sanguem
Renewable Energy is the need of the hour-PWD Minister Nilesh Cabral
Goa, 27 July 2022
Shri. Nilesh Cabral, Minister for PWD, appealed to people to adopt sources of renewable energy to meet their power requirements as there is a high rise in demand for power supply in the State. He was speaking at a programme organized by the Electricity Department for celebration of Ujjwal Bharat, Ujjwal Bhavishya -Power @2047 initiated by the Ministry of Power and Ministry of Renewable Energy, Government of India held at Sanguem today.
Shri. Cabral said that demand for power supply is increasing on a larger scale and it is high time for people to start usage of equipment and gadgets operated on solar energy. The practices will definitely benefit in reducing environmental pollution and also save money for every household, he added.
Minister for Social Welfare Shri. Subhash Phaldesai said that renewable energy should be used in every household to a larger extent so as to protect the environment and economy of the State. He also stressed upon the need to supply better quality equipment and gadgets and for the safety of employees on field duty in the Electricity Department.
The program is being organized between July 25 to 31, 2022 in all districts of the country highlighting the achievements of the Government in the power sector and vision ahead on Power @ 2047.
On the occasion group of artists Antruz Ghudyo presented traditional 'Diwli' dance and street play.
Secretary, Power Shri. Y. V. Y. J Rajasekhar, IAS, Chief Electrical Engineer Shri. Stephen Fernandes, Chairman, Sanguem Municipal Council Smt. Sweta Naik Tari, Vice chairman, Shri. Calros Cruz and others were present on the occasion.PIB Panaji | S.Thakur/D.Rane
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